A Lenten reader to awaken your spirit, and help you encounter anew the richly woven fabric of the story of Jesus's Passion. Twenty-five profound meditations accompanied by beautiful illustrations—like a medieval book of hours—draw you into the drama, divine grace, and power of the story of the Cross and Resurrection. Gregory Kenneth Cameron, the Anglican Bishop of St. Asaph in Wales, takes us to the heart of each character and location, transforming the familiar names and places with a new depth of insight and inspiration. As Gregory Kenneth Cameron opens up each character and mystery of Lent and Easter, he invites you to: Partake in twenty-five meditations in words and images Step into the tradition of visio divina inspired by the medieval tradition of the illuminated book of hours Learn from the scriptures, history, tradition, and faith about the character and place of the day Meet characters familiar and unfamiliar including Thomas, Lazarus, Martha & Mary, the foal who carried Jesus, Judas Iscariot, Annas & Caiaphas, Pontius Pilate, Claudia Procula, Barabbas, Simon of Cyrene, Veronica, Gestas & Dismas, Mary the Mother of the Lord, Longinus, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalen, John, Peter, and Jesus Visit the Cross of Jesus, Jerusalem, The Temple of Solomon, The Empty Tomb, and Emmaus Enter into a deeper personal relationship with the characters of the Passion, and be transformed as the earliest disciples were by Jesus's death and resurrection Filled with beautiful four-color illustrations, Gregory Kenneth Cameron's Easter Book of Days is the perfect book to provide you with the spiritual nourishment you need to walk through the forty days of Lent. Experience the love of Jesus in a new way this Lent and Easter through these profound sacred words and images. ECPA Easter Bestseller 2024

This powerful book of passages from Martin Luther's Easter sermons portrays the reformer's lasting thoughts on faith, human imperfection, salvation through grace, and the wonder of God. The sermons explore events from Holy Week through the Resurrection. They combine marvelous insights with inspiring calls to action that are so characteristic of the great reformer: "The resurrection consists not in words, but in life and power."

Once upon a time, a girl was saved by a monster that lived in a dungeon. That girl was me. Now my monster's been taken by my worst nightmare. I should be scared. But all I want is revenge. Note: This is the first dark contemporary novella in a series of 5 episodic stand-alone stories about Brian and Mina, a couple from the Pleasure House world. Their origin story can be read in Broken Dolls by Kitty Thomas. (Book 2 of the Pleasure House, which can be read as a stand alone.)

Following the tried and tested formula of his earlier Lion Storyteller titles, Bob Hartman retells a selection of Easter stories in his own inimitable style. This collection of 23 stories includes all the Bible accounts of the events of the first Easter, from Palm Sunday through to Jesus' resurrection encounters with his friends and followers. Bob Hartman's retellings of familiar and sometimes serious tales are fresh and engaging, making these Bible stories accessible to the young and not-so-young.

Offers a bumper package of fun photocopiable activities. This title covers cross-curricular activities that involve English, maths, art and problem-solving. It includes appealing and attractive artwork.

"An exploration of the Book of Revelation as a celebration of the perennial and ongoing effects of Jesus' death and resurrection"--

An eggs-tra special, egg-citing tale featuring the beloved Little Critter! Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is celebrating Easter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s dyeing eggs, searching for baskets, or snacking on sweets, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate the Easter holiday!

Join the egg-stremely popular Duck and Goose, and friends for a springtime adventure perfect for an Easter read-along! Now an animated series, available to stream on Apple TV+! New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to celebrate spring in this sturdy board book. Duck & Goose have lots of ideas about how to find the Easter Bunny, but will they succeed? Preschoolers won't be able to resist this latest board book featuring Duck & Goose, lots of colorful eggs, and the Easter Bunny.

At Eastertime, the most important holiday in the Christian world, religious processions in many Latin American countries pass over ornate street "carpets" fashioned from colored sawdust, flowers and fruit. Children in Finland and Sweden dress as "Easter witches." In the Caribbean, those who swim on Good Friday risk bad luck. In the Philippines, some penitents volunteer to be crucified. In some European countries, Easter Monday is the day for dousing women with water. With 240 entries, this book explores these and scores of other unusual and sometimes bizarre international Holy Week customs, both sacred and secular, from pilgrimages to Jerusalem to classic seasonal films and television specials.